Upstate Music Mine
Uncovering the hidden gems and future stars of local/regional musical talent. Upstate Music Mine showcases local musicians, venues, and events from the Upstate region (Greenville and surrounding areas) of South Carolina. Featuring a steady rotation of the freshest, local, original content, UMM hopes to provide a platform for some of the best unknown and rising talent in the country.
Episodes
125 episodes
S5E25: "Season 5 FINALE" (feat. Layton Meacham w/ special guest co-host David Katilius)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! The Season 5 Finale is here!! Thanks to our buddy David Katilius a.k.a. Dkat for dropping by the studio to help co-host and close out another epic season!Today's show features the talented reggae-rock artist...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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1:12:28
S5E24: "Super Happy Fun Time" (feat. Bryan Beilanski)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! We have a super positive episode for you all today, as we are featuring the talented (and very friendly), singer-songwriter, Bryan Beilanski!Bryan is based out of the Charlotte, NC area, and has been playing...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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21:14
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S5E23: "Calvin's gotta song" (feat. Galleon Leap)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's show features a talented rock/alternative/indie artist by the name of Galleon Leap!We sat down with Calvin, the front-man and brains behind the operation, and had a quick chat about his musical backgr...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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18:30
S5E22: "We rock, we shred." (feat. Rockstead)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features a fantastic rock-reggae band out of the Asheville and Cincinnati areas (yes, both) named Rockstead!These guys have a great sound and are promoting their new single entitled, "Where Di...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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26:28
S5E21: "The Windy City" (feat. John Durham)
Happy June UMMPod Nation! Today's show features a very multi-faceted, multi-instrumentalist, John Durham! Also, we had Fozzy J stop by the studio again to help us co-host!John has played in multiple bands and ensembles throughout his ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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52:35
S5E20: "Better in person" (feat. Lionz of Zion w/ Josh Forbus & Brian Jeter)
Meaningful Memorial Day to everyone out there listening. We have much love and respect for those who have served and continue to serve our country.Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We're taking a trip down memory lane, as we remember on...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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43:13
S5E19: "Mentors: The Fresh Maker" (feat. Jack Ryan of The Marcus King Band)
Drums. Friends. Blues. Rock. Mentors. This episode has all the ingredients for a good show! Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's guest is a very talented drummer, Jack Ryan, who plays with none other than the 'The Marcus King Band'!...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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32:11
S5E18: "Upstate Sound Patterns" (feat. Surrender Cobra)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! And keeping in the family theme, today's band features an exciting up-and-coming band of brothers and their father, Surrender Cobra.Surrender Cobra is com...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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28:09
S5E17: "Kitties Incoming" (feat. Big Radio & Wade Bowers)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Today's episode features an epic double dose of talent as we pair BB Peter's live project, 'Big Radio', with the talented, Wade Bowers (Of Black River Rebels, amongst many other outfits he performs with).BB ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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50:01
S5E16: "Mine all mine" (feat. Joel Shuman)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! We have a fantastic new artist to spotlight for you guys today, as we are featuring the talented Joel Shuman this week!His recent concept album, "Drowned City", is a fantastic work of art from start to finis...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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30:02
S5E15: "Pot of Sauce" (feat. Justin Johnson and The Shady Recruits)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a fantastic show ahead for you all today, as we are featuring an amazingly talented musician by the name of Justin Johnson.Justin has played trumpet (amongst other instruments) with some excellent ban...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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36:57
S5E14: "On the rise" (feat. Trueline Greenville)
Happy Tuesday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features an exciting new 1700+ capacity venue coming to the area, Trueline Greenville! We had the pleasure of talking to Trueline's Chief of Staff, Sam Blumin about all the amazing things the n...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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31:39
S5E13: "Sympl Syrup" (feat. Sympl)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's episode features a local hip-hop artist and promoter by the name of Sympl! Ernesto "Sympl" Gutierrez has been in the music business for over 2 decades and has accomplished a lot along the way.En...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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35:13
S5E12: "Sponsor Spotlight" (feat. Hawk Plumbing LLC)
***Sponsor Spolight Special***Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is a special edition, as we welcome another brand new sponsor to the show, Hawk Plumbing!In today's show, we wanted to dedicate the entire episode to high...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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23:07
S5E11: "Red, Gold, and Greenville" (feat. Robbie Boggs w/ Flowlife Entertainment, Kabaka Pyramid, and Burning Nova)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation! Today's episode is one of our personal favorites to date!Not only is it our second edition of the video format of the show (courtesy of Bill Kerrigan of Plethora Films), but we had the pleasure of interviewin...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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50:18
S5E10: "Lights, Camera... Action!" (feat. The Chris Vandalay Project & CatatoNICK Plethora Films)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! Today's show features another fresh original artist from the area, The Chris Vandalay Project! Enjoy their new tune, "Better than before".Speaking of better than before... Also on today's show, is the exciti...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:04
S5E9: "Not the City" (feat. Brevard)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! Today's show features another great local band by the name of Brevard!Hear our exclusive interview with the Taylor and Tyler (also of Tyler Hudson Audio) as we discuss the band's sound and background. E...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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24:53
S5E8: "The Other 16" (feat. Sunset Electric)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Today's episode features another great power duo/rock band from the Upstate, "Sunset Electric". We had a great time talking with Nathan (Vox, Guitar) and Tanner (Drums, Producer) from the band, as...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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21:08
S5E7: "Crispy and Chris P" (Feat. Matt Crisp/Anna Leigh Band & Phase II Express w/ Chris Parks)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We have a jam packed, extra Crispy episode for you today!Spotlight Artist(s): Matt Crisp and Anna Leigh BandFeatured Track: "Porch Swing" by Anna Leigh BandFeatured Business: Phase II Express Rest...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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35:03
S5E6: "Mocktails and Rock Tales" (feat. Islander)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation!! We are so stoked for this week's show! Today's episode features one of the best rock bands to ever come out of the Upstate... Islander!!It's been a long time coming, as we featured Islander in our inau...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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44:26
S5E5: "Molasses" (feat. Matt Fassas)
Hello UMMPod Nation! Today we're bringing you more fresh original tunes from an Upstate artist, Matt Fassas!Enjoy the exclusive debut of "B side of a dream" (Dr. Luvbeatz remix) in addition to his song "Alexander", which was featured on...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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21:18
S5E4: "Bucket of KSC" (feat. Kicksnarecrash)
Happy Monday UMMPod Nation!! Happy MLK Jr. Day to you!Today's episode features the local band, Kicksnarecrash! The multi-genre, multi-faceted group is led by frontman Drew Montgomery, who we sat down with for an exclusive interview....
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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21:55
S5E3: "(Not) Home Alone: Kevin!" (feat. Kevin Schlereth)
Welcome back UMMPod Nation! We hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday season.We're getting back to the grind, as we are back in the studio this week and featuring another traveling artist that performed a few weeks ago at The Cha...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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19:30
S5E2: "Charlie's Castle part 1" (feat. WhoAmI?)
Happy Tuesday UMMPod Nation! We had another special event to attend this last week, and are bringing you 3 exclusive interviews from The Charlie's Castle show this past Sunday.In today's episode (part 1), we're thrilled to showcase the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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13:00
S5E1: "Season 5 Premiere" (feat. The Greenies)
UMMPod Nation!! The Season 5 Premiere is here, and we're excited to bring you live coverage from The 2023 Greenies Awards!After a lengthy break, we're thrilled to be back in action! In today's episode we give you a brief recap of some o...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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30:22
